Supreme Court favors Maryland parents, allows LGBTQ book opt-out

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of religious parents, allowing them to remove their children from public school lessons using LGBTQ-themed books. This decision impacts parental rights. The 6-3 ruling, issued Friday, reversed lower court decisions and mandates an "opt-out" option for parents. The case originated in Maryland, where the school district initially allowed opt-outs but later reversed the policy. The ruling, which could inspire similar lawsuits, comes amid increasing book bans. Critics fear it could lead to censorship and discrimination, while supporters hail it as a victory for parental rights.